Andy Murray will make a decision on potentially career-extending hip surgery in a "week or two".
The 31-year-old had said on Friday that he would retire this year because the pain from his hip was "too much".
He fought brilliantly against Roberto Bautista Agut in the Australian Open first round on Monday but lost in five sets in what could be his final match.
"Surgery is my only option if I want to play beyond just Wimbledon," Murray told BBC Radio 5 live.
"However, there is a strong possibility I won't come back and play after an operation.